Barpeta — Travel Guide
Barpeta is famously referred to as the ‘Land of the Satras’. During the 16th century, Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Shri Madhabdeva launched a vigorous movement to promote Vaishnavite Art and Culture. Barpeta Satra, a renowned Vaishnavite temple was established in the year 1583 and in due course, many other satras were built in the town. Hence, it acquired the names, ‘Land of the Satras’ and Satranagari. These satras influenced the society in all forms by impacting the culture, lifestyle, politics and the economy. The town of Barpeta is uniquely divided into 22 Hattis that are inhabited by the devoted followers and families of the Gurus, that are administered by the Satra administration. This unique feature is not found in any other place in Assam.
The best time to visit Barpeta is during October - January.
BY FLIGHT
Instead of Barpeta you can a get flight to Borjhar Airport on regular basis.
barpeta - 71 km away
BY TRAIN
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Barpeta.
Shopping in Barpeta is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Barpeta to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Barpeta means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Barpeta is the most important activities among the
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